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Greek Euboean Lekythos of the Dolphin Group, 550 BC

Black-figure lekythos with two lions looking back over their shoulders. Rosette and dots in the field.

The vase belongs to the Dolphin Group, which is named after the leaping dolphins on the shoulder. Our piece shows the later decoration of large inverted lotus buds.

For a similar example, cf. vase no. 1977.3.79 in the Mississippi University Museum.

H. 14 cm (5.5 in)

Early shape with retouched spots on the lions. Foot and small shard out of the mouth reattached.

French art market. Joined by a search of the Art Loss Register, dated February 05, 2013.

4400 USD